We've Known Each Other for About 1200 Years

You don't listen to enough Bob Dylan.

Happy Birthday, Andy!

Today, Andy Warhol (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) would have been 80 years old. I've always appreciated his work for as long as I can remember, but what made me REALLY appreciate who he was came in the form of a four hour Ric Burn's documentry which aired on PBS's American Masters Series (I saw it on DVD, courtesy of ze Dizzle). I HIGHLY recommend you borrow/buy/rent this documentry ASAP.

The Nation ran this article on the documentry a few years ago, and I found this paragraph particularly amusing:

"Andy," she asks, "the Canadian government spokesman said that your art could not be described as original sculpture. Would you agree with that?" Warhol answers, "Yes." "Why do you agree?" "Well, because it's not original." "You have just then copied a common item?" "Yes." The interviewer gets exasperated. "Why have you bothered to do that? Why not create something new?" "Because it's easier to do." "Well, isn't this sort of a joke then that you're playing on the public?" "No. It gives me something to do."

Beyond the Horizon

Head's up! Everyone's favorite troubadour, Bobby "It Ain't Me, Babe" Dylan is coming to Brooklyn, NY (Prospect Park) on Tuesday, August 12th. I already have my ticket! Tickets officially go on sale 6/30 at noon; however, insider sources have discovered the Fan Club Internet PreSale password is: tilden

RADICAL LINKS

-here Neil Young is making an electric car, and it's only cost him $120,000 so far to make it. Given current gas prices, it should pay for itself in a matter of months.

-here Cigarettes cost more than ever in NYC. Thank goodness I gave that up!

-here Forty years ago today some crazy bitch shot Andy Warhol. The LATimes wants to make her a prophet, since men really are no longer necessary.

When You're Lost in the Rain

Bob Hates Andy - the comic strip

The Dangers of Being a News Reporter - daddy why?

I'm Sure We Can All Fit - cram 'em in